Oh, absolutely. They're a couple of foolish peacocks, strutting about in attempts to outdo one another..
[ it's ridiculous, really, and so many of the outfits worn by native nysans are tastelessly ostentatious. but.. ]
.. though it is certainly far preferable to war.
[ rivalry in costumes is at least a healthy sort of interface, far moreso than chemical warfare. whether or not it will last is questionable at best, but at least for the moment they aren't trying to kill each other. small blessings i guess.....
his question surprises her, though, and alisaie's brows lift, her face flushing pink. ]
I’ll be surprised if an actual fight doesn’t break out before the evening is over. Some of the competition between the Wyver and Olympia fans got extremely heated. I’ll be keeping an eye on them…
[ Here he is, enjoying the end to a beautiful night, and he can’t even truly, fully relax long enough to not worry about the problems happening elsewhere in the building. For now, however, he seems satisfied to lean forward and appreciate the beautiful sight in the skies. ]
Don’t be alarmed, but when you dance, you clearly have formal training. Your manners are better than most of the fools around here, as well.
[ He’s not a creeper, just a people-watcher, okay. ]
[ she can understand that - though she's gotten better, alisaie has always been something of a wallflower, more content to keep to herself and watch people than to interact with them.
still, she arches a brow nonetheless, her smile twisting into something more like a smirk. she's still a bit embarrassed though.. ]
Well, I suppose I shall take that as a compliment..
[ just get to know her better percy, she's a rude little menace with a cute smile. ]
But you should better enjoy the night, my friend. Should some fools embroil themselves in a squabble 'tis hardly your concern.
[ well all right that's fair.. but still, better to talk fondly of home than worry about these nysan idiots who can barely get along to save their own peoples' lives. ]
My family name is Leveilleur, though we are not a house, per se, as Sharlayan politics dictated a bit differently.
[ hydaelyn's city-states were no less diverse, it seems.. ]
My country was presided over by the Forum, on which my father was a very prominent figure, so of course I was taught to behave as the well-bred daughter of a powerful dignitary should, naturally.
[ This, Percival takes a keen interest in. He may not be in his own world anymore, but his goal of learning as much as he can to become a proper ruler, and thus, being sure to gain the perspective of as many people as he could, is very much alive. He listens with interest as she continues, gaze only darting away occasionally to catch glimpses of the vibrant light being emitted from Thesa. ]
I see. It isn't exactly light and festive party conversation, but I would like to learn more about this "Forum". Your country was ruled by a council of rulers, rather than one person holding all the power, then?
Hmph. That sounds like a good recipe for egos clashing.
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[ it's ridiculous, really, and so many of the outfits worn by native nysans are tastelessly ostentatious. but.. ]
.. though it is certainly far preferable to war.
[ rivalry in costumes is at least a healthy sort of interface, far moreso than chemical warfare. whether or not it will last is questionable at best, but at least for the moment they aren't trying to kill each other. small blessings i guess.....
his question surprises her, though, and alisaie's brows lift, her face flushing pink. ]
Ah.. is it that obvious?
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[ Here he is, enjoying the end to a beautiful night, and he can’t even truly, fully relax long enough to not worry about the problems happening elsewhere in the building. For now, however, he seems satisfied to lean forward and appreciate the beautiful sight in the skies. ]
Don’t be alarmed, but when you dance, you clearly have formal training. Your manners are better than most of the fools around here, as well.
[ He’s not a creeper, just a people-watcher, okay. ]
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still, she arches a brow nonetheless, her smile twisting into something more like a smirk. she's still a bit embarrassed though.. ]
Well, I suppose I shall take that as a compliment..
[ just get to know her better percy, she's a rude little menace with a cute smile. ]
But you should better enjoy the night, my friend. Should some fools embroil themselves in a squabble 'tis hardly your concern.
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[ No, it's really just a compliment. This is just his bad attempt at a joke. ]
Perhaps. I'm not much for parties like this, so it's good to keep occupied.
Tell me— what sort of house do you hail from?
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My family name is Leveilleur, though we are not a house, per se, as Sharlayan politics dictated a bit differently.
[ hydaelyn's city-states were no less diverse, it seems.. ]
My country was presided over by the Forum, on which my father was a very prominent figure, so of course I was taught to behave as the well-bred daughter of a powerful dignitary should, naturally.
[ it was only.. sort of successful ]
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I see. It isn't exactly light and festive party conversation, but I would like to learn more about this "Forum". Your country was ruled by a council of rulers, rather than one person holding all the power, then?
Hmph. That sounds like a good recipe for egos clashing.
[ He's bad at this party thing...... sorry ]
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Mm, well you aren't wrong, but no governance is perfect.
[ she's encountered monarchs and republics and councils and so very many methods, but people are people, they are bound to be petty squabblers. ]
Nevertheless, it has worked quite well for Sharlayan, and has seen to it that the voices of the people are all represented.